2 By 4
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He was agin the poor
He was against all trepidation
He was agin the rich
On the loose again
He was agin the rich
There's a new fiend on the loose
On the back of the exhaust clip
Clipped on rich and poor alike
Come to roost again once more
Ol' nick doesn't go from digs to digs no more
Hit him on the head with a 2 by 4
Nowadays he has a georgian glazed porch
Used table leg to club son in law
New fiend in your home again
He said show me my quarters and glasses
There's a new fiend on the loose
Jolting in his tradition
It's a fear of the obtuse
He's got patents on the moaning
2 By 4
Released by the English punk band Fall, "2 By 4" stands as a defining track from their early discography, capturing the raw energy and rhythmic precision characteristic of their post-punk sound. The song features the band's signature driving basslines and melodic guitar work, reflecting the group's commitment to tight, groove-oriented compositions that often challenged conventional song structures. As a key element of their catalogue, the recording exemplifies the band's ability to blend aggressive intensity with melodic accessibility, influencing a generation of artists who sought to redefine the boundaries of punk rock. Its enduring presence in their body of work highlights Fall's significant contribution to the genre during the late 1970s and early 1980s.